Friends help man after fire destroys shopMonday, Dec. 3 We have a great group at United Baptist. When someone needs help they are there. When the Cheatwood home burned last week, the fire also took out Mr. Wesley Prestridge’s shop. Wesley...

Have a safe and joyous Christmas shopping spreeMonday, Dec. 3 Spanish Lake will soon have a trash compacter center. The center will be open from 6-10 a.m. and 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Natchitoches we...

Church observes Hanging of the GreensMonday, Dec. 3 Fairview Baptist Church in Fairview Alpha observed the Hanging of the Greens Sunday, Dec. 2. Many churches hold a service of preparation for Christ’s coming, which includes hanging g...

Churches prepare for Christmas programsMonday, Dec. 3 Old Bethel Pastor Danny Asbell is still in the hospital. Our church continues to pray for his recovery. Kevin Berry and Malcolm Durr have been getting supply pastors these last few w...

Three veterans from area honored in ShreveportMonday, Dec. 3 KTBS television featured three brothers, Presley, James and Cecil Blount, on a segment of “Hometown Patriots,” Nov 22. The brothers served in World War II. They were honored with oth...

Multiple roads being fixed in Bellwood areaMonday, Dec. 3 Brenda Dubois, Tammy Jones and Alisa Yelverton made a trip to Canton, Texas over the weekend. They stopped by the Collins Street Baker and brought me back one of their famous fruitc...

Family that lost home to fire needs helpMonday, Nov. 26 The home of Melinda Cheatwood on Pardee Road, burned this week. The family lost everything. Ms. Wesley Prestridge’s shop was nearby and it also burned. To help the family, contact M...

Thanksgiving was a time for visiting with familyMonday, Nov. 26 Norman Rachal and I went to my daughter, Brenda and Danny Dubois’ in Fort Jesup for Thanksgiving. We had turkey, ham, dressing, and all the trimmings. Lisa, Courtney, and Clay Yel...

Writer looks forward to Christmas FestivalMonday, Nov. 26 I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. There is more excitement on the way this coming weekend. Folks from all around will travel to the beautiful city of Natchitoches to witness...